Soccer Game Preview: Phillips Exeter Academy vs. Brewster Academy National

The Phillips Exeter Academy Lions will square off against the Brewster Academy National Bobcats at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.

Phillips Exeter Academy took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. Their defense stepped up to hand Cushing Academy a 4-0 shutout. The victory continues a trend for Phillips Exeter Academy in their matchups with Cushing Academy: they've now won four in a row.

While Brewster Academy National didn't have the best season last year (they finished 1-16-1), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. Everything went their way against New Hampton School on Wednesday as they made off with a 3-0 win. Considering Brewster Academy National have won three contests by more than two goals this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.

Brewster Academy National picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 5-2. As for Phillips Exeter Academy, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.

Phillips Exeter Academy took their victory against Brewster Academy National in their previous meeting back in October of 2024 by a conclusive 8-0 score. Will the Lions repeat their success, or do the Bobcats have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.